Hue Lynguyen

Hue Lynguyen passed away at 80 years old in Long Island, N.Y. She was a devoted wife and a beloved mother of 5 daughters, and grandmother of 5 grandsons and 1 young granddaughter.

Born and raised in a rural area in central Vietnam, Hue, she grew up in an impoverished environment with many challenges. At a young age, she worked various jobs, teaching children, making textiles, and providing community support. Through her little sister, she met her future husband, An. They married in 1965 and were fully committed to each other for their entire life.

The war in Vietnam was a time of great hardship. After the American withdrawal, Hue had to flee her beloved home nation while pregnant with her 4th child and three young daughters. They were part of the 1 to 2 million Vietnamese “boat people” who fled from 1978 - 1985. Blessed to have survived the dangerous journey, they spent an uncertain year in a refugee camp in Hong Kong before her husband’s Uncle secured them shelter and safety in New York City through the Family Reunification Program.

The young family of six made a new home in Astoria, Queens, where they would have their seventh member, another daughter, would join a few years later. She worked primarily as a seamstress alongside close friends. She was a vibrant part of the Vietnamese Refugee Community that had settled in the neighborhood. In 2010, she was naturalized as a US citizen.

Raising five daughters in the city was a handful. Despite long days, her kindness was ever-present. She served food with a smile and a positive outlook. She embodied the nurturing mother every child should have. Each family member has stories about the meals she made, how the food lifted us up on bad days, and the laughs we shared at the table.

Hue’s unyielding endurance and commitment to her family are evident in the blessings her children and grandchildren enjoy. They never knew first-hand the hardships she and her husband endured to secure their life in the United States. Aware of their good fortune, her daughters seized the opportunity to pursue an education, forge successful careers, and establish families. Together, Hue and An watched their daughters blossom into self-supporting women of strong moral character.

A dedicated Buddhist, each home had a shrine, where the family would reflect on their good fortunes, give thanks for what they had, and cultivate a resolve to live a life of peace for the benefit of everyone. Her ashes will be laid to rest at the Chieu Kien Buddhist Center in the Bronx.

In her sunset years, Hue fought bravely against multiple myeloma. Humble as always, she expressed her deep gratitude to her medical caretakers, who went out of their way to speak kindly about Hue to her daughters. As her needs grew, her daughters formed a support network to care for Hue and An. Hue enjoyed her last years in Dix Hills at her second daughter's home with her family. She enjoyed the sounds of nature and sunshine on the back porch, along with family nearby and frequent visitors.

She was the beloved head of a matriarch and gave everything to secure a better future for her family. She is survived by her husband, An. Her daughters: Betty, Amanda, Ha, Hoa, and Julie. Her grandchildren: Jonathan, Kevin, Lucian, Isaac, Matthew, and Mai.